Don't look at me.
I don't want to be scrutinized,
analysed and picked apart.
I don't want to be the subject of your discussion.

I'd rather melt into the shadows,
not stand in the spotlight.
Shrouded from your view,
I am sequestered and thin.

Feel free to question me,
just do it to yourself.
I will not provide the answers you seek,
absolution is not yours to have.

I don't excuse myself or beg your pardon,
i don't have to.
Yours is not to judge and if you do,
keep it in your head.

Centre stage is abhorrent to me,
Minimize myself for you? I don't think so.
Try it yourself, see how it is.
Critical and scathing, can you take it?

Climb down from your pedestal
and wear my shoes.
See how it fills me with dread?
I will not forfeit myself for you.